blather
noun
foolish, voluble talk.
blathering
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present participleof blather.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And don’t be surprised if I think you’re a blathering chucklehead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2025
I thought of how Sam Donaldson or, God forbid, Helen Thomas, would have reacted to such blathering and I knew once again that the other problem in Washington is us — the press.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2022
“I was letting off steam and it was more online blathering than anything,” he said.
From New York Times ● Nov. 22, 2021
This was just blathering with no particular expectation of a response.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2020
“Hell, I go looking for you in Imre all the time, but I don’t actually expect to find you ” I trailed off, realizing that I was blathering.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
